girl friend
Woman you're dating
Girl friend, as two words, emphasizes the literal meaning: a friend who is female.
She's not my girlfriend—just a girl friend from work.
The space signals platonic relationship, distinguishing from the romantic sense of girlfriend.
Women use it more freely than men: I'm having lunch with a girl friend.
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- companionOne who keeps company
- platonicFriendly without romance
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- ride or dieUnfailingly loyal person
soulmate · intimate · relationship · date · double date · crush · babe · romance · darling · holding hands · squad · pinky promise · honey · sisterhood · sidekick · kisses · hangout · affection
romantic vs platonic relationship
girl friendgirlfriend
Female romantic partner
romantic partner · lover · significant other · sweetheart · paramour